- API Manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical Synthesis
- Mesylate Salt Formation
- Acid-Catalysed Reactions
- Controlled Impurity Applications
- High-Purity Fine Chemicals
- Process Development
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Sipcam Oxon offers an integrated portfolio of Methanesulfonyl Chloride (MSC) and Methanesulfonic Acid (MSA) for pharmaceutical synthesis, fine chemicals and specialized industrial applications. MSC is a highly reactive sulfonylating agent used for hydroxyl-group activation, mesylate formation and the production of functional intermediates, including intermediates for pharmaceutical, agrochemical and chiral synthesis. MSA combines strong acidity with low volatility, non-oxidizing behaviour, high polarity, biodegradability and good solubility of many metal salts. These properties make it a versatile acid platform for chemical synthesis, catalysis, electroplating, metal treatment and recovery, and industrial cleaning applications. Different grades logistic solutions and packaging sizes are available to meet specific process, purity and application requirements
MSA Pharma Grade
MSA Pharma Grade is a high-purity Methanesulfonic Acid developed for pharmaceutical synthesis and processes requiring consistent quality and rigorous impurity control. Methanesulfonic Acid is a strong, non-oxidising organic acid with a pKa of approximately −1.92 and a molecular weight of 96.11 g/mol.
MSA Pharma Grade is a high-purity Methanesulfonic Acid developed for pharmaceutical synthesis and processes requiring consistent quality and rigorous impurity control. Methanesulfonic Acid is a strong, non-oxidising organic acid with a pKa of approximately −1.92 and a molecular weight of 96.11 g/mol.
Applications
- API Manufacturing
- Pharmaceutical Synthesis
- Mesylate Salt Formation
- Acid-Catalysed Reactions
- Controlled Impurity Applications
- High-Purity Fine Chemicals
- Process Development
MSA Industrial Grade
MSA Industrial Grade is a strong, non-oxidising organic acid with a pKa of approximately −1.92 and a molecular weight of 96.11 g/mol. It combines strong acidity with low volatility, non-oxidizing behaviour, high polarity and good solubility of many metal methanesulfonates.
MSA Industrial Grade is a strong, non-oxidising organic acid with a pKa of approximately −1.92 and a molecular weight of 96.11 g/mol. It combines strong acidity with low volatility, non-oxidizing behaviour, high polarity and good solubility of many metal methanesulfonates.
Applications
- Fine and Specialty Chemical Synthesis
- Industrial Catalysis
- Electroplating and Metal Deposition
- Surface Treatment
- Metal Refining
- Metal Recovery
- Electronics and Microelectronics
- Battery Materials and Energy Storage
- Process Chemistry
- Alternative Acid Platform
MSA 70%
MSA 70% is an aqueous solution of Methanesulfonic Acid, a strong, non-oxidising organic acid with a pKa of approximately −1.92 and a molecular weight of 96.11 g/mol. The product has an assay of 69.5–70.5%, a density of 1.340–1.360 g/cm³ at 20°C and a freezing point of approximately −60°C. It is a clear liquid, completely miscible with water.
MSA 70% is an aqueous solution of Methanesulfonic Acid, a strong, non-oxidising organic acid with a pKa of approximately −1.92 and a molecular weight of 96.11 g/mol.
The product has an assay of 69.5–70.5%, a density of 1.340–1.360 g/cm³ at 20°C and a freezing point of approximately −60°C. It is a clear liquid, completely miscible with water.
Applications
- Industrial Cleaning
- Professional and Sanitary Cleaning
- Food and Beverage Cleaning
- Clean-in-Place, CIP
- Dairy Processing
- Brewery Applications
- Winery Applications
- Descaling
- Oilfield Well Stimulation and Descaling
- Surface Treatment
- Metal Refining and Recovery
- Electroplating Formulations
MSC
Methanesulfonyl Chloride, also known as mesyl chloride or MSC, is a highly reactive sulfonylating agent used in organic synthesis and in the production of high-value intermediates. It is a colourless liquid, with a density of approximately 1.480 g/mL at 20°C and a boiling point of approximately 161°C.
Methanesulfonyl Chloride, also known as mesyl chloride or MSC, is a highly reactive sulfonylating agent used in organic synthesis and in the production of high-value intermediates. It is a colourless liquid, with a density of approximately 1.480 g/mL at 20°C and a boiling point of approximately 161°C.
Applications
- Pharmaceutical and API Intermediates
- Agrochemical Synthesis
- Alcohol Activation and Mesylation
- Chiral Synthesis Intermediates
- Sulfonamide Synthesis
- Fine and Specialty Chemicals
- Functional Intermediates
Application Areas
MSA Pharma Grade Application Areas
MSA Industrial Grade Application Area
- Fine and Specialty Chemical Synthesis
- Industrial Catalysis
- Electroplating and Metal Deposition
- Surface Treatment
- Metal Refining
- Metal Recovery
- Electronics and Microelectronics
- Battery Materials and Energy Storage
- Process Chemistry
- Alternative Acid Platform
MSA 70% Application Area
- Industrial Cleaning
- Professional and Sanitary Cleaning
- Food and Beverage Cleaning
- Clean-in-Place, CIP
- Dairy Processing
- Brewery Applications
- Winery Applications
- Descaling
- Oilfield Well Stimulation and Descaling
- Surface Treatment
- Metal Refining and Recovery
- Electroplating Formulations
Methanesulfonyl Chloride Application Area
- Pharmaceutical and API Intermediates
- Agrochemical Synthesis
- Alcohol Activation and Mesylation
- Chiral Synthesis Intermediates
- Sulfonamide Synthesis
- Fine and Specialty Chemicals
- Functional Intermediates
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